Gustavo de Greiff
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de Greiff and the second or maternal family name is Restrepo.
Gustavo de Greiff Restrepo (June 20, 1929 – July 19, 2018) was a Colombian lawyer, educator and activist, who served as Attorney General of Colombia during the Gaviria presidency and later as Ambassador to Mexico during the Samper presidency. He was an outspoken critic of the United States' War on Drugs in Colombia, and an advocate for drug liberalization policies.
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Gustavo de Greiff | |
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Colombian Ambassador to Mexico | |
In office 1995–1998 | |
President | Ernesto Samper |
Preceded by | Ramiro Osorio Fonseca |
Succeeded by | Diego Pardo Koppel |
1st Attorney General of Colombia | |
In office August 1, 1992 – August 17, 1994 | |
Nominated by | César Gaviria |
Deputy | Francisco Sintura |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Alfonso Valdivieso |
115th Rector of Our Lady of the Rosary University | |
In office October 24, 1990 – April 1, 1992 | |
Preceded by | Roberto Arias Pérez |
Succeeded by | Guillermo Salah Zuleta |
Personal details | |
Born | Gustavo de Greiff Restrepo (1929-06-20)June 20, 1929 Bogotá, Colombia |
Died | July 19, 2018(2018-07-19) (aged 89) Bogotá, Colombia |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Inés Lindo Koppel |
Children | Mónica de Greiff |
Alma mater | Our Lady of the Rosary University |
Profession | Lawyer, educator |
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